William B. Lewis (1914-1992) was the youngest son of Ellis Raymond Lewis and Nellie Grace Mulvey, born at Stonefort, Saline County, Illinois on April 30, 1914. At the time of his death in 1992, Bill and his wife Marian had seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Marian died in 1997. They are laid to rest at…

This page is devoted to fairly recent photos of family members.  Older, historical photos, will appear in the book chapters of the nearest ancestor. Cheri & Rob Appel (Samuel Howell -> Rev Robert Lewis -> (Joshua Samuel) Howell Lewis -> Sally Lewis Appel -> Addison Appel) Joseph & Aubrey, Cheri Appel ((Samuel Howell -> Rev…

Ellis Raymond Lewis (1882-1950) was the youngest of seven children born to Robert and Minerva (Oshel) Lewis. He was born at Stonefort, Illinois, on the Robert Lewis home place, October 10, 1882 and passed away on June 29, 1950, at Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was married to Nellie Grace Mulvey, daughter of John Lionel and Samantha…

Chapter 10 – Robert Lewis of Belvoir, VA Colonel ROBERT LEWIS of Belvoir (b. 1704 d. 1765 ) m. Jane Merriwether (b. 1705 d. 1753) Councilor John’s son Robert (1704 – 1765) was the first Lewis child born at Warner Hall.  Robert was the third son, so he did not inherit Warner Hall, but instead…

Chapter 7 – John Lewis of Monmouthshire (Emigrant John) John Lewis, son of Lewis ap Richard (Prichard, Prickett, Ryckett) and Catherine Morgan,  was born near Abergavenny.   He was baptized at St Telio’s Church Feb 22, 1591/2 in Llantilio Pertholy. John married Johanne Lewis on Feb 3, 1610.  Johanne’s great-grandfather, Lewis ap John (Wallis) was the…

Several business and engineering students at Alfred University were enthused about the possibilities of commercial applications of drones.  They started a drone club, with developing entrepreneurship as one objective. In order to comply with FAA requirements, they needed a licensed drone pilot to supervise any commercial activity.   Given my flight line operations background from early…

Monica and Ray Sommerville are long-time potters, starting in Allentown, Pennsylvania in the late 1970s.  They moved to Pulteney in 2007 where you can find them along the Keuka Lake Wine Trail.  They are located at 8727 Thornapple Hill Ext., Pulteney, NY, phone (607) 868-4409. I am very impressed with their work for several reasons:…

Doctor John LaForge Fitz Randolph was born October 23, 1802 and died January 17, 1889 in Salem. He is buried in the Seventh Day Baptist Cemetery with his father and grandfather.  His first wife was Experience Brown who was born in 1807 and died in 1848.  His second wife was Annette Maxson, daughter of John…

Chapter 12 – Robert of Mecklenberg Robert of Mecklenberg (born 1764) ROBERT LEWIS of Mecklenberg (b. 1764 Albermarle Co, VA, d. 19 Oct 1806 Mecklenberg Co., VA ) m. Ann Bugg Nov 10, 1788 Robert Lewis (Robert of Mecklenburg), born in 1764 in Albermarle County, Virginia and his wife Anna Bugg.  He was a son…

Chapter 3 – Welsh Information NOTE – DRAFT IN PROGRESS Paste map here Since out ancestors lived in Wales for so long, I thought it would be interesting to learn more about the culture and history of Wales over the years they lived there.  This may give you new appreciation for some of the highlights…